In the sleeping chamber.

Gu Qingfeng withdrew his Divine Thought from the Underworld within his sea of consciousness, then expanded it to cover the entire Xuantian Immortal Realm.

At his level, he could easily sweep across an entire Immortal Domain with just a single thought.

Soon enough.

Gu Qingfeng noticed something different about the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm.

"This is the power of the Underworld!"

His expression showed a hint of surprise.

From the surface.

The Mystic Sky Immortal Realm seemed no different from before.

But from Gu Qingfeng's perspective, the entire Immortal Domain appeared as if it were split into two halves, one vibrant with life, the other a mix of life and death.

And amidst this mixture of life and death, Gu Qingfeng saw the power of the Underworld.

As expected.

The Underworld had seeped into the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm, subtly linking this Immortal Domain with the Underworld.

As a result.

Whenever a cultivator from the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm perished, their true spirit would immediately enter the Underworld.

This also indirectly explains.

Why there are so many true spirits from the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm in the Underworld.

Compared to true spirits from other places, those from the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm have a kind of priority.

Whenever a cultivator perishes, their true spirit can immediately enter the Underworld.

Moreover.

This does not require Gu Qingfeng to consciously open the Underworld entrance to guide the true spirits.

Through such a medium.

Cultivators from the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm, after falling, can enter the Netherworld unimpeded.

In Gu Qingfeng's view, this change brings only benefits, no drawbacks.

After all.

If cultivators from the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm have the privilege to enter the Underworld first, it means they can either reincarnate ahead of others or serve as Ghost Soldiers of the Underworld.

As his subjects, Gu Qingfeng is not stingy in granting some advantages.

The same true spirit.

But there is a choice.

So subjects belonging to the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty certainly can enter the Underworld first.

As for true spirits from other places, they must wait in line.

Or directly enter the Old Underworld.

But given the current state of the Old Underworld, entering it doesn't guarantee reincarnation.

"The Underworld is currently too small, covering only half of the Mystic Sky Immortal Realm. Who knows how long it will take to cover the entire Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty?

Furthermore — if news of the Underworld spreads, many cultivators are likely to pledge allegiance to the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty."

Gu Qingfeng smiled slightly.

The reason to pledge allegiance to the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty is singular, with no other motive, just for the assurance after death.

However.

Even though this is the case.

Gu Qingfeng currently has no intention of revealing the existence of the Underworld.

The reason is simple.

The Underworld is currently too weak.

So weak that exposure would unnecessarily increase many risks.

The Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty is not yet strong enough to have no fear of all sides.

In such a situation.

One must act with discretion.

At this thought.

Gu Qingfeng's figure disappeared from the sleeping chamber.

...

In the Imperial Palace.

Inside the Imperial Book Hall.

Gu Qingfeng appeared here, and soon, Gu Yang and Gu Cang arrived as well.

"Your Majesty (Emperor)!"

"Gu Cang, how many people are there currently in the Mystic Sky Forbidden Guard?"

Gu Qingfeng looked at Gu Cang and asked in a deep voice.

Without hesitation, the latter replied, "Reporting to the Emperor, there are currently 130,000 cultivators in the Mystic Sky Forbidden Guard!"

"130,000!"

Hearing this number, Gu Qingfeng nodded.

This number is not too large.

But the Mystic Sky Forbidden Guard is different from the ordinary; to truly be inducted, one must not only possess a sufficiently powerful talent but also absolute loyalty to the Immortal Dynasty.

They must undergo layers of selection to qualify as Mystic Sky Forbidden Guards.

It can be said.

Every member of the Mystic Sky Forbidden Guard is absolutely loyal to the Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty.

Even those of the Gu family lineage may not surpass the Forbidden Guard in loyalty.

The latter is a blade in Gu Qingfeng's hands, a sharp tool to control the entire Mystic Sky Immortal Dynasty and oversee the officials.

After pondering briefly, Gu Qingfeng then said, "As of today, any Mystic Sky Forbidden Guard nearing the end of their lifespan must remain in the Mystic Sky Immortal City and not leave by even a step.

Additionally, here is the Guiding Token. Every remaining Mystic Sky Forbidden Guard shall be granted a token!"

"Yes!"

Gu Cang instinctively accepted the order, then asked with a puzzled expression.

"I wonder what use the Guiding Token given by the Emperor serves?"

Not only Gu Cang, but Gu Yang also shared a similar puzzled expression.

Gu Qingfeng had been in seclusion for hundreds of thousands of years, and upon his sudden return, he immediately summoned them and then spoke mysteriously, naturally making them a bit confused.

Gu Qingfeng looked at the two and did not hide the truth.

"This token ensures that when a cultivator falls, their true spirit entering the Underworld retains their memories from life, so they are not ignorant, wandering aimlessly, devoid of their true selves!"

"The Underworld!?"

At this statement, both their expressions changed.

Gu Yang couldn't help but ask, "The Underworld you mentioned, Father Emperor, is it the legendary Netherworld?"

"Indeed!"

Gu Qingfeng glanced at him, then nodded.

With a definitive answer.

Gu Yang was left stunned.

Was the Netherworld real?

He always thought it was just a legend, never expecting that the Netherworld truly existed.

Moreover, from the way his father appeared, it seemed there were significant connections with the Netherworld.

Gu Qingfeng said, "The matter concerning the Underworld is of great significance, and now is not the time to speak too much. Moreover, you must not disclose anything about the Underworld.

Subsequent to any cultivator's demise within the Immortal Dynasty, as long as they remain within the Mystic Sky Immortal City, their true spirit can enter the Underworld after death.

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